Sporting Capital of the World

Melbourne - where sport is a religion

MELBOURNE is regarded as the sporting capital of the world with football, cricket, soccer and basketball played in stadiums like the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Melbourne & Sport

Melbourne has been voted the Top Sports Events City and the Ultimate Sports City of the decade. An "unparalleled track record reputation" for hosting sporting competitions with versatility, stadia, atmosphere and a local passion for all sports.

Melbourne is officially the sporting capital of the world.
Melbourne took top spot at the SportBusiness Ultimate Sport City Awards (2016), the longest running rankings of the world's top sports hosts, stealing the title from Berlin, London, New York and Sydney.
It's the 4th time Melbourne has taken out the title (2006, 2008 and 2010).

A.F.L. | Australian Rules Football Home
There is no bigger day on Melbourne's sporting calendar than the Australian Football League Grand Final played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The 2017 AFL Grand Final will be played on Saturday 30th Se Read more..

A.F.L. | Australian Rules Football Home
In the lead up to the Australian Football League Grand Final on Saturday 30th September 2017, catch all the footy fever during AFL Grand Final Week.
Be a part of all the Toyota AFL Grand Final action dur Read more..

Rugby League World Cup – Australia vs England
Friday 27 October 2017
AAMI Park
Melbourne will host the opening match of the Rugby League World Cup, when the home nation – the Kangaroos – begin their campaign under lights against England on Fr Read more..

Balnarring Picnic Racing Club - Picnic Racing for Family Enjoyment
Arguably the best picnic racing course in Victoria. 2000 m. around and able to run journeys of 1000, 1200 1600 and 2000 metres. Flat well grassed surface
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The Fast5 Netball World Series is netball like you’ve never seen before, featuring dynamic rule changes including five players a side, shorter quarters, power plays and super shots!
Think world-class netball with a twist! Your ticket guarantees a Read more..

The Meadows races every Saturday night and is a multi-purpose function venue that hosts a range of raceday and non-raceday events throughout the year.
With the capacity to provide function and conference facilities for up to 600 people, The Meadow Read more..

INSOMNIA RACE - CAR BASED NIGHT TIME PUZZLE CITY GAME
Insomnia Race is a unique car-based night time team competition full of mind-bending puzzles, tricky challenges and crazy flash mobs. Next level of fun with friends on Friday night!
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More games, more venues - the new season of the Big Bash League promises to be bigger and better than ever.
The biggest-ever KFC BBL season will feature 43 games in 47 days as Cricket Australia today announced a bumper fixture for the seventh edi Read more..

The 2017 Ladbrokes Cox Plate, The Race Where Legends Are Made, is set to be one of the most memorable in the race’s 97-year history. Champion mare, Winx, will be aiming to join the LEGENDARY Kingston Town and become just the second horse in history t Read more..

The next home game in the 2017 A-League season
Friday, 6 October 2017
Melbourne City FC Brisbane Roar FC
AAMI Park
7:50PM
The 2017-18 season will be the first season under the new broadcast deal, where FOX SPORTS will show every regular Read more..

The Melbourne Storm are into the 2017 Telstra Premiership Grand Final after an emphatic 30-0 defeat of the Brisbane Broncos.
The North Queensland Cowboys have qualified for the 2017 Telstra Premiership grand final in incredible circumstances, forc Read more..

The next home game in the 2017 A-League season
Saturday, 7 October 2017
Melbourne Victory Sydney FC
Etihad Stadium
7:50PM
The 2017-18 season will be the first season under the new broadcast deal, where FOX SPORTS will show every regular Read more..

2017 QBE Insurance Australian FIM Speedway Grand Prix
The largest indoor motor racing spectacle in the Southern Hemisphere returns to Etihad Stadium in 2017. The Australian Grand Prix will see the best International and Australian Speedway Motorcy Read more..

The racing surface at Sandown is widely recognised as one of the best in Australia.
With both tracks featuring wide turns and front straights, and a gradual rise from the 200m mark to the finishing post, every runner gets a chance.
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Heathcote Park is the new home of 1/4 Mile Off Street Drag Racing in Victoria.
Most people who purchase a high performance vehicle want to take it out and see what it can do, especially against other cars. While it’s tempting to do this on the cit Read more..

Enjoy a great day out at Yarra Valley Harness Racing with great local foods, wine, fashion and racing, there’s plenty to entertain.
The Yarra Valley is one of the finest producer’s of quality food and wine in Australia. As such, Yarra Valley Racin Read more..